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Local firms beg for protection from foreign competitors

Local firms are begging the State for protection from foreign competition in public procurement, mostly in foreign-funded projects.

The firms through their lobby, Kenya Manufacturers Association (KAM), have petitioned the Government to enforce local content legislation to help domestic firms compete against foreign counterparts for opportunities at home.

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